Mark Buckman appointed to Sky Board

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22 March 2022

Sky welcomes new independent director, Mark Buckman
Sky Network Television Limited (Sky) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Buckman as
an independent director on the Sky Board.
Mark is a highly skilled business leader based in Australia with a deep background in technology
digital innovation, marketing, media and broadcasting, and customer engagement. His executive
career has spanned North America, UK/Europe, and APAC, with roles at Foxtel, Telstra, the
Commonwealth Bank of Australia and McCann. He is a Senior Advisor to Accenture, and his
governance credentials include the boards of OzTAM, the Australian free-to-air television
consortium, technology start-ups and social enterprises.
Chair Philip Bowman welcomed the appointment, saying: “Following an independent Board
evaluation last year, we have run a comprehensive search process to identify candidates for the Sky
Board who bring particular skills to the table. Mark Buckman is a highly respected marketer,
business leader and digital innovator, with direct experience in the media and broadcasting sectors
as well strong advisory and governance credentials. We are delighted that he has agreed to join the
Sky Board.”
Mark said: “Sky is at an exciting stage of its transformation, and it is a privilege to be joining the
Board as we continue the drive towards building a strong, sustainable business that delivers superb
experiences for our customers and is the preferred aggregator in the New Zealand market.”
Mark Buckman joins the Sky Board with immediate effect and will seek election by Sky’s
shareholders at Sky’s next AGM in November 2022.
As required by NZX Listing Rules 2.6.1 and 2.6.2, the Board has determined that Mark Buckman is an
independent director.
ENDS
Authorised by James Bishop, Company Secretary

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